Conditions of Participation – METRO AG Instagram Contest

This competition is organised by METRO AG, Metro-Str. 1, 40235 Düsseldorf (hereinafter referred to as ‘METRO’). The competition takes place on Instagram. Instagram has nothing to do with this competition and is not available as a contact for the competition.

Participation in the competition is free of charge and is subject to the following terms and conditions:

Procedure of the competition

The duration of the competition is from 28/07/2025, 18:00 to 11/08/2025, 23:59. It is possible to take part in the competition during this period. By participating in the competition, the participant bindingly recognises the conditions of participation.

1.1 All Instagram followers of METRO AG (@metro_chef), METRO Germany (@metro_deutschland) and Steffen Greubel (@steffen_greubel) aged 16 or over who are resident in Germany and are registered METRO customers are eligible to participate.

1.2 METRO reserves the right to exclude persons from the competition in the event of a breach of these conditions of participation. In particular, persons who provide false personal information, use unauthorised aids or otherwise gain advantages through manipulation will be excluded. In such cases, the prize may also be subsequently cancelled and reclaimed.

2.1 To enter the competition, participants must follow the channels of METRO AG (@metro_chef), METRO Germany (@metro_deutschland) and Steffen Greubel (steffen_greubel), like the competition post and tag another user in the comments. Only participants who fulfil all the criteria will have the chance to win.

2.2 Participants are responsible for the accuracy of the data they enter.

2.3 In order to participate in the competition, it is essential that all personal details are true. Failure to do so may result in exclusion in accordance with § 1.

2.4 The competition is free of charge and participation is independent of the purchase of goods and/or the utilisation of services.

2.5 The closing date for entries is 28/07/2025 at 23:59.

METRO expressly reserves the right to terminate the competition without prior notice and without giving reasons. This applies in particular to any reasons that would disrupt or prevent the competition from running as planned.

The following prize will be awarded:

A signed Fortuna Düsseldorf jersey (size S, M or L).

5.1 The winners will be determined after the closing date for entries as part of a random draw among all participants.

5.2 In the event of a win, it is essential that the winner responds to METRO's prize notification by direct message within 10 working days.

5.3 The prize will be handed over exclusively by post or, if applicable, in person to the winner(s) or to the winner's legal representative(s). An exchange or cash payment of the prize is not possible.

5.4 If the winner does not respond after two requests within a period of one week or refuses to provide his/her address details for dispatch, METRO may transfer the prize to another participant.

By participating, the participant releases Instagram from all claims that may arise in relation to this competition. The participant acknowledges that this competition is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by Instagram and is in no way affiliated with Instagram.

7.1 Questions or complaints in connection with the competition should be addressed to METRO. Contact details can be found in the legal notice.

7.2 The competition is subject exclusively to the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany. Legal recourse is excluded.

Should any provision of these Terms and Conditions of Participation be or become invalid in whole or in part, this shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions of these Terms and Conditions of Participation. The invalid provision shall be replaced by a legally permissible provision that comes as close as possible to the economic intent and purpose of the invalid provision. The same applies in the event of a loophole in these conditions of participation.

1. the controller for the competition is METRO. The data protection officer can be contacted at METRO AG, Data Protection Officer, Metro-Str. 1, 40235 Düsseldorf, Germany, e-mail: datenschutz@metro.de.
2. if you participate in competitions organised by us, we will use the data you provide (e.g. user name, name, address, e-mail address, telephone number) to execute the participation contract, in particular to notify you of the prize and to send you the prize. Data will only be passed on to third parties if this is necessary for the realisation of the competition (e.g. sending the prize). After completion of the competition, we will delete the data within three months, unless we are authorised to process certain of your data for longer on the basis of your consent or by law.
3. the data processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a) and/or b) GDPR.
4. if you have given your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a) GDPR) in the context of a competition, you have the option of revoking this consent at any time with effect for the future.
5. further information on data protection and your rights can be found at Data Privacy.